Kip’s Comments - August 26, 2023
Winneshiek Waterfalls
Today Kristy and I spent much of the day exploring Winneshiek County’s two natural waterfalls. Much of our time was spent at Malanaphy Springs. This waterfall requires a 25-minute or so hike into the falls, but the effort is well worth it. After Malanaphy Springs, we then checked out Dunning Springs in Decorah. To access Dunning Springs involves only a short walk from the parking lot.
Both waterfalls are pretty, but Malanaphy Springs is far more natural. Dunning Springs is developed around the falls, including a wooden walkway that provides a stunning view of the falls. Possibly the most noticeable difference is the number of people at the falls. We saw maybe eight people at Malanaphy Springs and probably forty people at Dunning Springs.
I put this video together to document our waterfall exploration. Click on the link to view it. Winneshiek Waterfalls - The Naturals (Malanaphy Springs and Dunning Springs)
Following is a sampling of images recorded today.
Malanaphy Springs - Image 837230
Malanaphy Springs - Image 837219
Malanaphy Springs - Image 837248
Dunning Springs - Image 837096
American Bellflower - Image 837047
Blue Cohosh Berries - Image 837066
Red Baneberry Seeds - Image 837284
Smooth Blue Aster - Image 837289
Yellow Jewelweed - Image 837298
Golden Oyster Fungi - Image 837168
As we approached the Jeep to head home, we were surprised to see that we had been “Ducked.” To be “ducked” means someone who appreciates Jeeps wished us well. They made our great day even better! Thank you!
Jeep - Got Ducked - Image 837182
